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Haitian earthquake survivors thriving in America

COLVILLE, Wash. - Kris and Nat Baker already had two sons of their own when they adopted Kimberly from Haiti six years ago. After the earthquake there last year, the Baker family also adopted Kimberly's three siblings, Thamar, Davidson and Lili. The three were airlifted to this country with dozens of other orphans.

CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers reports it was just as tough for the children. They went from living on the crowded streets of Port-au-Prince to the rural community of Colville. The kids had to start a new school, learn English and make tentative steps toward making friends.

The kids are making progress. The girls at school welcomed Thamar and even helped her celebrate her sweet 16th birthday. Eight-year-old Lili dances as her 13-year-old brother Davidson plays the drums in his bedroom.